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Georgian style

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Historical period dating from c. 1714 - c. 1790; Style of the period reflects the British interpretation of Palladianism (early), the Rococo (mid) and Neo-classicism (late) . A form of architecture ...

Sheraton

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British Neo-classical style named after Thomas Sheraton, who published designs in the early 1700's that were reinterpretations of the Adam style. Sheraton diminished ornamentation, and his style was ...

Cartonnier

Home furnishings; General furniture

A piece of furniture which took various forms. It usually stood at one end of a writing table to hold papers.

Sabot

Home furnishings; General furniture

French term for the gilt-bronze "shoe" at the bottom of furniture legs.

Carlton table

Home furnishings; General furniture

An 18th century writing table with an adjustable top.

Softwood

Home furnishings; General furniture

A general term for the wood of trees that remain green all year.

Faceted

Home furnishings; General furniture

Decorative surface cut into sharp-edged planes in a criss-cross pattern to reflect light.

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